Panama City

[Biff Dangler]

I'm a CPA and I can smell bankruptcy and two weeks ago when I walked through it, the stench of bankruptcy was definitely hanging in the air. I wonder if mid- to upper-level management was stealing.

It's Panama. They were stealing.

But that being said you can't go from charging 200 bucks a night to 60 without taking a hit.

[Dickhead]

Panamá City, to me, is not a place I would go to monger. It's a place where, when I'm there, I usually monger because it's not particularly interesting otherwise. I lived in Panamá (the country) twice for about eight months total, but would never live in Panamá City, primarily because I can't take the heat and humidity. Panamá City is just the best place to move between continents.

Having said all that, Panamá as a country has some definite advantages. It is probably the most efficient country in Central America (although that is not saying much, at all). It is one of the two safest countries in Central America (along with Costa Rica). Not having to change money and not having to do conversion math is actually kind of nice. Prices are reasonable; although rents in Panamá City are not cheap, prices in the large grocery stores for food and booze certainly are.

Chica-wise, I don't find panameñas overall to be as attractive as ticas or chavas (guatemaltecas), and the preponderance of artificially inflated colombianas is a definite minus in my book. It is funny to me how some posters say they either have a great time or a lousy time. I mostly have sort of run-of-the-mill, non-memorable experiences in Panamá. I would also say that panameños are the least friendly people in Central America. Maybe that is because historically it is South America, or maybe it is because it is a very young country that has not developed its own personality. Maybe it is the US influence. As you go further north they become more friendly but they still don't approach the level of friendliness of chapines, nicas, or even ticos who are only moderately friendly. México is obviously not Central America but méxicans are more friendly than panameños in my opinion. Basically Panamá ranks just right in the middle of all the countries I've been to in terms of how I like it overall.

[Mfins]

I look forward to your reports and comparisons. Maybe I missed something my last time in Panama because I have no desire to go back.

Panama (Habanos, Veneto, Ashe) can be really hit or miss sometimes. Of Course Holiday times its dead but, even night to night it can go from wild and crazy to almost nothing.

I usually go Friday-Sunday. Seems Fridays are very good and then Sat its much slower. Maybe its Date night and the girls already have things lined up or maybe they rest Sat-Sun from working Mon-Fri when the business men are in town and there is more money to be had.

Also, Not sure if this has happened lately but, Police / immigration raids were going on quite frequently. If there was even a rumor in the air that there might be a raid, the girls did not go out and Habanos and Veneto were dead.

I have had some of the best times of my life in Panama and then the next trip been quite bored and disapointed.

[Mfins]

Hey thanks, I appreciate the info. Yeah, I hadn't really thought about staying at Trump (or Hard Rock) but for some reason, Trump was cheap on Orbitz one day when I was checking prices and dates. I wish I had booked for later this month. Not only is it sooner rather than later, but the rates at the Trump were $45 per night in May. Weird, huh? Maybe it was a computer glitch, haha. I did go for the deal of $59 per night in August -- it is seven nights for $413, including taxes. But no refunds allowed, so I will not be cancelling this trip.

I was interested and surprised to see that last month, RacShack said that there were a few enterprising chicas working at the Trump Hotel. Good for them for branching out! That should save some time and effort, too, but I'll still try to hit all the hotspots.

I look forward to the taxi stuff, too. The airport taxi strategy upstairs sounds great, and I can't wait to try that. I'm also going to try to not get crushed by the yellow cab drivers to / from the Trump. I just know they are going to ask for 5 or 6 bucks to / from La Bocatorena or Habanos or Veneto or Ashe. But I will try to get them down to 3 or 4 bucks instead.

I have seen really crazy low rates from time to time and place to place too. I can tell you May and August is slowww time in Panama. So there are plenty of rooms available but, also I think that Orbitz, Expedia etc buy packages themselves or guarantee a certain hotel that they will buy a certain number of rooms per month. They get a cheaper bulk rate and resell the rooms. Most times they make money doing it. Sometimes, rarely if they have a glut of inventory available they will lower the price and blow out the rooms. Figuring something is better than nothing.

[TellAll]

I'm a CPA and I can smell bankruptcy and two weeks ago when I walked through it, the stench of bankruptcy was definitely hanging in the air. I wonder if mid- to upper-level management was stealing.

The customer service was so terrible in the Veneto, I'm surprised it lasted as long as it did.

[Dickhead]

Venetto was taken over by the government this week, I heard from good inside source, the owners walked away! True stuff!

I'm a CPA and I can smell bankruptcy and two weeks ago when I walked through it, the stench of bankruptcy was definitely hanging in the air. I wonder if mid- to upper-level management was stealing.

[Lucky Nuts]

I was at Veneto in February and again this week. It's busier now than in February. Employees are happier because they are getting paid again. The chicas can come and go without paying $25 and wearing braclets. So all is well at the Veneto. In fact I'm on my way back over there right now to pick up a hot Cubana that I met yesterday. We argued about use of a condom for BJ yesterday and after a few texts today she dropped her price to $100 for an hour with condom. I hate condoms but that's too cheap to pass up. She just wouldn't give in on the issue so I'll see how it works for me.

[TellAll]

I am staying next Thursday at the Veneto and then another night a week later. I will let everyone know if there are any changes for guests since the takeover. I have stayed there several times since 2010 and the conditions have continually deteriorated.

I am also renting an AirBnB for several days in Casco at the end of the month. I will let you know if I have any issues taking girls to this specific apartment. This is a private residence, as AirBnB does have room sharing. I plan on bringing girls out of Boca and taking them to the apartment.

I will be meeting up with Biff Dangler, a Panama resident / business owner and monger expert. Between my days in Panama City we are going to fly down to Barranquilla, Colombia and then bus to Cartagena. Should be a hell of a smashing-P-fest.

Me and Biff went to Medellin over last Thanksgiving. Ill try to break down the differences between mongering in PTY vs Medellin vs Barranquilla vs Cartagena later on.

I look forward to your reports and comparisons. Maybe I missed something my last time in Panama because I have no desire to go back.

[El Patron24]

I am staying next Thursday at the Veneto and then another night a week later. I will let everyone know if there are any changes for guests since the takeover. I have stayed there several times since 2010 and the conditions have continually deteriorated.

I am also renting an AirBnB for several days in Casco at the end of the month. I will let you know if I have any issues taking girls to this specific apartment. This is a private residence, as AirBnB does have room sharing. I plan on bringing girls out of Boca and taking them to the apartment.

I will be meeting up with Biff Dangler, a Panama resident / business owner and monger expert. Between my days in Panama City we are going to fly down to Barranquilla, Colombia and then bus to Cartagena. Should be a hell of a smashing-P-fest.

Me and Biff went to Medellin over last Thanksgiving. Ill try to break down the differences between mongering in PTY vs Medellin vs Barranquilla vs Cartagena later on.

[Biff Dangler]

Venetto was taken over by the government this week, I heard from good inside source, the owners walked away! True stuff!

Here is the english translation of a news article:

The secretary of the Gaming Control Board (JCJ), Eric Rios, confirmed the "bad financial situation" through the casino Veneto, which caused the administrative intervention of the betting operator since last week.

The company has debts to suppliers and the Social Security Fund. Facing late payment of taxes to the Directorate General of Revenue and owes money to the Gaming Board because like all gambling operators must take a tax that depends on the size of stakes and prizes they pay for each month.

"To safeguard the jobs and the home operator, the decision to intervene was taken to the casino," Rios said. The State appointed Aracely Ploche as administrator of the company in the intervention process.

The objective is to determine the reality of the Veneto and evaluate alternatives to bring the company to its current situation.

If you can not resolve the financial situation, it could consider canceling the concession contract with the state and explore whether another company is interested in acquiring these operations.

The US group Silver Associate & Company acquired the concession of the casino and hotel complex has 302 rooms so paid $ 60 million.

- See more at: http://impresa.prensa.com/economia/d...201829842.html#sthash. RplbvAck. Dpuf.

[Purelif373]

BINGO! Especially in Panama.

Venetto was taken over by the government this week, I heard from good inside source, the owners walked away! True stuff!

That is unfortunate, finally I was visiting Panama after so long and was hoping to go to Venetto to sample of of the action.

Are there any other places like Venetto where the Colombians will move to?

[RacShack]

Venetto was taken over by the government this week, I heard from good inside source, the owners walked away! True stuff!

[MarianoRiv]

If you were able to book a room at the trump for $59 including taxes per night by all means take it. The Hotel is very nice. I prefer the hardrock. A little bit more of a younger, hip crowd, more going on and I prefer the rooms but, certainly the trump is very nice and that price is outstanding. Yes just walk to the road and yellow taxis will pull down the cul de sac. It's literally 20 feet past the white more expensive taxis. Make sure to Enjoy the tub in the room with your new found lady for the night!!

Hey thanks, I appreciate the info. Yeah, I hadn't really thought about staying at Trump (or Hard Rock) but for some reason, Trump was cheap on Orbitz one day when I was checking prices and dates. I wish I had booked for later this month. Not only is it sooner rather than later, but the rates at the Trump were $45 per night in May. Weird, huh? Maybe it was a computer glitch, haha. I did go for the deal of $59 per night in August -- it is seven nights for $413, including taxes. But no refunds allowed, so I will not be cancelling this trip.

I was interested and surprised to see that last month, RacShack said that there were a few enterprising chicas working at the Trump Hotel. Good for them for branching out! That should save some time and effort, too, but I'll still try to hit all the hotspots.

I look forward to the taxi stuff, too. The airport taxi strategy upstairs sounds great, and I can't wait to try that. I'm also going to try to not get crushed by the yellow cab drivers to / from the Trump. I just know they are going to ask for 5 or 6 bucks to / from La Bocatorena or Habanos or Veneto or Ashe. But I will try to get them down to 3 or 4 bucks instead.

[Purelif373]

Hello,

I will be visiting Panama later this month.

Has anyone had any experience renting an apt using airbnb.com in Panama. I am renting a 2 bedroom for me and my sidekick.

Would we have any problems getting any chicas to this type of apartments?

Thank you.

I plan on reporting back on my trip.

[Mortega]

I'll be in Panama if anyone wants to meet up please PM me.

Ill be in panama may 14-20 what to join us mike be stayinf at venetto mongoring.